Cairo: Strictly Ancient Egypt
Giza Plateau | Saqqara | Memphis
A full-day private tour through the birthplace of the ancient Egyptian civilization
Itinerary:
08:00 – Pickup from your hotel
08:45 – The Giza Plateau: Pyramids & Sphinx: Begin your day at one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites. Discover the monumental pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and stand before the enigmatic Sphinx. Your certified guide will provide deep historical context and fascinating insights into ancient engineering, belief systems, and daily life.
12:00 – Saqqara – The Step Pyramid Complex: Continue to Saqqara, Egypt’s oldest royal necropolis. Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large-scale cut stone construction in history. Wander through temple ruins, tombs with remarkably preserved reliefs, and experience the lesser-known side of Egypt’s golden age—raw, untouched, and steeped in innovation..
14:00 – Memphis – The Ancient Capital of Lower Egypt: End the tour at the open-air museum of Memphis, once the political and cultural capital of ancient Egypt. Discover impressive statues, including the colossal limestone figure of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx, all set within a peaceful palm-lined garden.
16:00 – Return to hotel or onward drop-off
Duration: 6 hours
Cost: From €110
What’s Included:
• Private guided tour
• Pickup and drop-off
• Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
• Entry tickets
• All transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What’s Not Included:
• Optional entrance fees (e.g. the inside of the Great Pyramid, the Royal Mummies room, etc..)
• Any item or service not mentioned in the itinerary
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